Boston Red Sox News and Rumors

Lackey will open Grapefruit League season Saturday

When the Red Sox open their Grapefruit League schedule Saturday afternoon at 1:35 ET on MLB.TV at home against the Rays, John Lackey -- who didn't throw a pitch in 2012 -- will be first out of the gate.

Ross will play vital role with new ballclub

At least on the depth chart, David Ross might fall under the category of backup catcher. But the reason the Red Sox brought him on board for the next two years is because that complementary role doesn't even come close to summing up what Ross can mean t…